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Problem
Corrective Action
Possible Causes
Engine runs rough
5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
5. Check the spark plug and
adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.
6. The engine oil level in the
engine crankcase is too low or
6. Add or drain the oil level in the
engine crankcase to the Full
engine crankcase is too low or
too high.
engine crankcase to the Full
mark on the dipstick.
Engine runs, but the snowthrower
discharges snow poorly or not at
all
1. The throttle is not in the Fast
position when throwing snow.
1. Move the throttle to the Fast
position.
2. The snowthrower is moving too
fast to clear the snow.
2. Shift the snowthrower into a
lower gear.
3. You are trying to remove too
much snow per swath.
3. Reduce the amount of snow
removed for per swath.
4. You are trying to remove
extremely heavy or wet snow.
4. Don’t overload the snowthrower
with extremely heavy or wet
snow.
5. The discharge chute is
plugged.
5. Refer to Unclogging the
Discharge Chute on page 14.
6. The auger/impeller drive belt is
loose or is off the pulley.
6. Install and/or adjust the
auger/impeller drive belt; refer
to www.Toro.com for servicing
information or take the
snowthrower to an Authorized
Service Dealer.
7. The auger/impeller drive belt is
worn or broken.
7. Replace the auger/impeller
drive belt; refer to
www.Toro.com for servicing
information or take the
snowthrower to an Authorized
Service Dealer.
Discharge chute either does not
lock into place or does not move
1. The discharge chute latch is
not properly adjusted.
1. Adjust the discharge chute
latch.
Snowthrower does not properly
clear the snow off the surface
1. The skids and/or the scraper
are not properly adjusted.
1. Adjust the skids and the
scraper.
2. The tire pressure is uneven.
2. Check the pressure in the tires
and adjust the pressure if
necessary.
